Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater is similar to previous games in the Metal Gear Solid series. Snake, controlled by the player, must move undetected enemy, in an environment full of enemies. Although Snake acquire various weapons (from pistols to rocket-propelled grenades), the emphasis is on using stealth to avoid confrontations. Number of objects and gadgets can be found along the way to help in this, including motion detectors to track down enemy soldiers, and cardboard boxes trademark Metal Gear, which Snake can hide under to avoid visual detection.